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2011-2012 Freightliner Business Class M2 and Western Star 4900 recall: diesel

Daimler Trucks North America reported this safety recall on December 27, 2011. It covers about 66 vehicles.

vehicles affected
66
reported
Dec 27, 2011
owners notified
Mar 13, 2012
related complaints
1

Engine and engine cooling: engine: diesel

What is wrong
Daimler trucks (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2011 and 2012 freightliner business class m2 and western star 4900 emergency vehicles manufactured from july 2, 2010, through december 13, 2011, equipped with a dd13 epa10 detroit diesel engine. The engine shutdown software normally provided to protect the engine and vehicle may not have been disabled on engines intended for emergency vehicle applications.
Risk
If the vehicle operator receives and ignores multiple warnings indicating the need for operator intervention, the engine may shut down unexpectedly. Unexpected emergency vehicle engine shutdown under certain conditions could hamper rescue operations and place the public at risk.
Remedy
Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will disable the engine shutdown software free of charge. The safety recall began on march 13, 2012. Owners may contact dtna at 1‑800‑547‑0712.

Recall number 11V605000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 1 complaints about engine problems.

2011 Freightliner Business Class M22012 Freightliner Business Class M22011 Western Star 49002012 Western Star 4900

Questions about recall 11V605000

Is there a recall on the 2011-2012 Freightliner Business Class M2 and Western Star 4900 diesel?

Yes. Recall 11V605000, reported on December 27, 2011, covers about 66 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 11V605000?

Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will disable the engine shutdown software free of charge. The safety recall began on march 13, 2012. Owners may contact dtna at 1‑800‑547‑0712.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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